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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Johnson & Johnson is looking to strengthen its position in hair care by agreeing to acquire Vogue International, a privately held personal care products company, for approximately $3.3 billion in cash.

J&J said the acquisition will include the OGX collection of shampoos, conditioners, treatments, styling products, body care and bath products, the FX line of hair styling products, and the Proganix and Maui Moisture hair care lines.

Bringing beauty to life” is Paris Presents’ mantra. For the company, accomplishing this goal — and catering to its millennial audience — means focusing not on products themselves, but on what those products can do for the customer and how they can help her attain her own objectives. For example, applying makeup to achieve a particular look. It also means working with social influencers who understand millennials and their priorities.

French skin care company Caudalie is one of the top beauty brands in the U.S. The Financial Times asked the company's founder, Mathilde Thomas, how a chance meeting led her to create a skin care treatment and move her family from Paris to New York. (Financial Times)

LONDON -- French beauty brand Bourjois is making it easier for consumers to get a professional-style gel manicure at home.

Marketers constantly “push” customers into sub-segments. And occasionally they forget to step back and find the commonalities to which they can appeal. “These are often the emotional or aspirational commonalities, as well as the benefits and needs,” said Delfina Cinco, director of marketing at Beiersdorf.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. -- Ulta Beauty blew past expectations in the first quarter with a 15.2% increase in same store sales and a 38.8% e-commerce boost.

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- CCA Industries Inc. has launched a new logo, "Core Care America," and corporate identity. 

The company has begun using the new logo and business name, "Core Care America."  The corporate name remains CCA Industries, Inc. 

NEW YORK -- A leading brand in the African American men’s grooming and shaving category is teaming up with Marvel Comics on a new multi-platform campaign.